Permeability (square meters) Low High 10-22 10-20 10-18 10-16 1o-14 10-12 10-10 10-8 Consolidated igneous, metamorphic rock, and solid limestone Shale Sandstone Gravel Sand Silt Clay Soil 10 20 30 40 50 60 Porosity (percent)

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